Genus

Branta

2 species. Maximum lifespan ranges from 28.8 years (Brent goose) to 42 years (Canada goose).

Species
2
with a complete mtDNA
Lifespan range
28.8–42 yr
Longest: Canada goose
Median GC
47.3%
Range 47.2–47.4%
Median mtDNA size
17,142 bp

Where Branta species sit among 2,335 species

Whole-genome GC content against maximum lifespan. Hover or tap a point; select it again to open the species.

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Species in Branta

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Species in Branta
Branta canadensisCanada goose42 yr16,760 bp47.21%
Branta berniclaBrent goose28.8 yr17,524 bp47.44%